Project status
Past
Lead organisation
Petra National Trust
Partners
International National Trusts Organisation and Carey Tourism
Grant award
£99,887
Project summary
Architecturally significant heritage buildings and monuments in Syria are at risk due to damage or destruction caused by conflict.
The project focused on capacity building to protect cultural heritage within Syria and Egypt through training heritage and tourism practitioners, community awareness raising and sharing knowledge and best practice.
Online training and mentoring were delivered in heritage site management. This informed pilot work around Homs, Aleppo, Palmyra in Syria and Cairo, Egypt, with additional activities in Amman and Petra, Jordan.
Activities engaged local adults and young people, enhancing understanding of site significance, safeguarding heritage, and sustainable site development.
